As soon as the month of October wraps up, it's onto turkeys, cranberries, pilgrims, and... for some... Christmas decor! It's only a matter of days before our pumpkins  are replaced with garland and lights, but before we bid them adieu, we wanted to share a few of our favorite DIY creative pumpkin ideas. While jack-o-lanterns are cute and classic, sometimes we all want a little more "oomph", if you know what we're saying. With trick-or-treaters still a few days away, there's still time for you to transform your front porch pumpkins from traditional ones to ones full of pizazz and character!

DECOUPAGE PUMPKIN | Credit: Between Naps on the Porch
Hellllllo, Pumpkin Beauty! This is a sophisticated pumpkin, if we do say so ourselves. While we've thought to decoupage many-a-thing in our decor-related endeavors, we cannot believe it ever escaped our minds to decoupage a pumpkin. Use anything from leftover fabrics to old newspaper pages to create a stunning pumpkin to fit any decor theme or style. Get the full tutorial HERE 

COASTAL COLORS | Credit: House of Turquoise (Crafts by Courtney) 
Just because Martha Stewart and other home-craft geniuses may stick to the warm colors of an autumn pallet doesn't mean you have to, too! More of a coastal-inspired decor fanatic? Don't forsake it for the sake of a trendy seasonal color scheme. We love what House of Turquoise did with her pumpkins to maintain her chic coastal style throughout the season. Some fun decoupage and gold stems make these pumpkins unforgettable! See the entire blog post here for more fun inspo >>

A CUTE SPIN ON TRADITIONAL | Credit: Good Housekeeping
We've seen painted pumpkins before, but this isn't your average kid-themed craft! Pick a funny pun or phrase, outline it, paint it, and let your pumpkins speak for themselves. The little handmade ghost tassel only adds to the cute factor on this guy! Looking for some other phrase ideas? How about "Creepin' It Real", "If You've Got It, Haunt It" , "I'm just here for the boos," or "Hey there, Boo-Tiful"? 

IT'S ALL ABOUT THAT GLAM  | Credit: Spray Paint & Chardonnay 
This is for all the glitz and glamour lovers... the ones who cannot seem to get enough of the ritz and sparkle the champagne life has to offer! We love the use of muted fall hues on this pumpkin, and the endless ideas for creativity and personalization that live with a sequined-covered pumpkin. Want your own? Check out the full tutorial here 

BEAUTY OF THE NIGHT SKY | Credit: Design Sponge
Have a favorite constellation? Let it shine on Halloween night with a carved constellation. We love this creative approach by Design Sponge. See the full tutorial here >> 

GLITTER CANDLE PUMPKINS | Photo Credit: Adventures in Making
Yup, you're eyes are not deceiving you! This is a REAL pumpkin turned glitter-bomb candle, and we can't get enough! We could see these creative guys lasting through Thanksgiving dinner (and becoming the center of attention with that!). See the full tutorial here  >>

STRING ART PUMPKINS | Credit: Hello, Wonderful
Searching for a no-carving, low-mess idea? These string art pumpkins give you the chance to showcase color and creativity with minimum mess and effort. It's also great for kids! Get the full tutorial here  >> 

LET'S GO FOR INDIGO | Photo Credit: Alice and Lois
If you've hung around PillowCubes for any amount of time, you probably know we go bonkers for two things: pillows (duh) and blue hues! These indigo pillows are beauty in its finest form and we can hardly wait to recreate them for ourselves. The best part? You only need a few things you probably already have around the house... including nail polish! Get the full marbled pumpkin tutorial here >>